Teaching AP Computer Science A (2008 - 2009)

Due to hosting space restrictions we are not able to host ALL materials on this page. Please contact Rashmi Pimprikar (rpimprikar@techboston.org) for zipped version of materials that were used in the workshops. This space does host the syllabus, daily agenda and some nice resources that have been found useful by others.

Professional Development Information

Topic

Materials/Links

College Board Approved
AP Computer Science - Syllabus
APCS_A_Syllabus.pdf

Nick Parlante's experimental javabat.com server
This server allows you to type in little code puzzles and get immediate feedback.
AP CS A Rubric Based Activity

iJava - UMass Amherst Course
Chapter 1 - 8 Solutions Link
Role Play to teach concept of object
Objects on First Day
The Object Game
Nifty Assignments
Assignments
An Introduction to Polymorphism
Intro_to_Polymorphismin_Umbargar.pdf
Teaching CS - Sharing Strategies
Teaching Strategies
Team Problems in Computer Science
Team Problems in CS
Download Teacher Disk - Link (Zip)
Teacher Disk
Download Student Disk - Link (Zip)
Student Disk
Link to Eclipse

How to start with Java on Windows
Getting Started
How to use JCreator LE
JCreator
How to setup GridWorld casestudy in JCreator
CaseStudy setup
How to run Java Programs from Command Prompt
Command Prompt
How to create executable jar files
jar file
Reasons to not use debugger in school
Debugger
Textbook Information

Chapter 1 - Chapter 4 Notes (zipped PDF)

Chapter 5 - Chapter 8 Notes (zipped PDF)

Chapter 9 - Chapter 12 Notes (Zipped PDF)